With our hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, camping facilities, RV parks and vacation rentals, you’ll find the best of lodging in Oregon . With accommodations to fit every taste and style, we’ll help you locate your ideal home away from home.

Oregon’s got hot high desert country to the east, balmy coast to the west, and mountains, rivers and forests in between. Not to mention many great towns on your must-see list. You’ve got a lot of ground to cover, and we are here to help you figure out how to get around.

Share

A Weekend in Florence on the Oregon Coast

Located at the confluence of the Siuslaw River and the Pacific Ocean, Florence welcomes visitors to experience the diverse wonders of the central Oregon Coast. Explore charming and historic Old Town on the river before viewing wildlife along dramatic coastal headlands. Immerse yourself in the dynamic ecosystem of the Oregon Dunes with a quiet kayak tour or an exciting dune buggy ride.

Day 1:

During early spring months, travel to the coast to see the gray whales migrating north past Oregon’s 363 miles of beaches, dunes and headlands. Hike three miles through forest, past meadows and across sand from Washburne State Park to Heceta Head Lighthouse for a great vantage to watch these incredible mammals. Along the way, keep an eye out for Roosevelt elk and other wildlife.

On your way back to Florence, don’t miss Sea Lion Caves. This popular roadside attraction is acknowledged to be the world’s largest sea cave by Guinness World Records. Take the elevator down 12 stories to the cavernous basalt opening to hear the chorus of barking Steller sea lions up close and personal. Back in Old Town Florence, explore local shops, a riverfront boardwalk and the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum before settling into an incredible meal of grilled snapper or fresh Dungeness crab at Feast Restaurant.

Day 2:

On your second day, give your legs a rest and let your arms propel you through the unique environment of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Book a trip with Oregon by Kayak and spend the day paddling the Siltcoos River Canoe Trail, a small river outlet from Siltcoos Lake that travels through forests, dunes and a wide estuary that opens into the ocean. Look out for belted kingfishers, great blue herons, and river otters, or even sea lions when you reach the beach.

If time constraints only allow for a quick trip, stop in at a local dune buggy guide company to take an exciting ride up and over this immense dunescape, with some towering as high as 300 feet. After another amazing meal in Old Town or a visit with Lady Luck at Three Rivers Casino, hit the beach for a sunset stroll. Check out some of the other great places to stay , eat and play in Florence.

In this
Itinerary

These maps and directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, or other events may cause road conditions to differ from the map results. For travel options, weather and road conditions, visit tripcheck.com, call 511 (in Oregon only), 800.977.6368 or 503.588.2941.

If you’ve never hiked in Oregon in winter, here’s what you’re missing: the drama of rain-flushed waterfalls; seabirds hanging on the updraft of a cliff’s edge; views of the ocean’s stormy moods; elk and deer browsing on the wintery…

Share your thoughts
Comments

Have something to say?
Your Comment

Your comment will be the first one for this story. Some might think of this as a lot of pressure, but as a trail blazer you recognize that someone has to be first. Your fellow travelers appreciate your opinion, so thanks in advance!

Stay in touch and get the inside scoop for your next Oregon adventure.
We'll deliver Oregon stories, itineraries, contests and ideas of where to
eat + drink and get outdoors and explore - right to your inbox, every month.

Success! You're all signed up to receive Oregon trip ideas delivered right to your inbox.